“This is an unusual tasting tea: brothy (in a chicken-noodle-soup way, rather than a fuka-type brothiness) with undertones of saltiness. Had to really play around with the brewing to get a...” Read full tasting note
“Boy, am I glad I gave this tea another chance! I received a generous sample of O-Cha’s Otsuusan from my fellow Green Tea enthusiast Shiobicha, and brewed it up according to my normal parameters a...” Read full tasting note
“This is my first karigane (gyokuro-based kukicha), and it is a very interesting, enjoyable tea. The word ‘tart’ is a perfect descriptor. There’s a bit of the sweetness and strong flavor of gyokuro,...” Read full tasting note
“The first brew for this tea is incredible with overwhelming umami notes of fried chicken and seaweed, but they are nowhere to be found in subsequent brews :(” Read full tasting note
It’s O-Cha.com’s pleasure to be able to provide you with the Tsuen blend “Otsuusan”, from Japan’s oldest teashop. A proprietary blend Yabukita breed karigane sencha, this is one “green” green tea! The stems from gyokuro leaves are added, giving this tea somewhat of a unique “tart”, sharp taste. A bit sweeter and more green than Tsuen’s similar “Musashi” version. Try it today!
Weight 100.00 grams
Grams / Ounces per Pkg 100g / 3.52
Growing Region 100% Uji
Year Harvested 2009
Harvest First
Grown Under Full Sun
Steaming Medium-Deep
Color Deep Green
Aroma Medium
Taste Other
Astringency Strong
Consistency Medium
Notes Supplied to us from Japan’s oldest tea shop
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